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T125 SPL

1999 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,620 mi
Last recorded125,620 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 SPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 125,620 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 139,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,159 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 112,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 101,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,214 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 93,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 89,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 89,465 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 87,002 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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T125 SPL is a 1999 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T125 SPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T125 SPL registered?

T125 SPL is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T125 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T125 SPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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